🍅 🤯 Tomatoes are making you fat
Oy vey...
The S**t that winds up on TikTok is WILD.
First off - sorry for the late email... (I know I typically send these on Wednesdays). But, with winter in full swing, I've been sick the past few days...
And, while I lay in my bed, my thumbs went into turbo mode and landed me in the "Rabit Hole" we call "TikTok".
Here's the thing... If not a "dietician", ANYone can claim they are a "nutritionist" or "nutrition expert" - in most countries, these aren't regulated terms...
Unfortunately, for me (an educated nutritionist with a background working with Dr. David Ludwig's Always Hungry? program, 5 years of nutrition and health coaching education, and a current Masters Degree Student in Clinical Nutrition), I get "looped in" with the self-proclaimed nutritionists...(face palm..)
Anywho, I was scrolling on TikTok through nutrition accounts and landed upon some interesting "takes" on nutrition... Let's take a look...
Eggs are the worst thing you can eat (... they are literally one of the best quality protein sources, rich in omega-3s, and packed with vitamins/minerals)
Oatmeal is poison (well that's a STRONG statement...)
And... tomatoes are making you fat (... I'm sorry.. WHAT?)
Now, while these claims may be "obviously" incorrect - there is so much diet BS out there that frankly has a lot of people feeling confused, overwhelmed, and like they'll NEVER be able to "get it right".
Nutrition, in reality, is quite simple.
Eat whole foods as often as you can.
Eat foods you enjoy.
Eat a variety of foods (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and vegetables/fruits for those micronutrients)
Don't omit any complete food group (unless for reasons such as: dietary allergy/intolerance, religious reasons, or ethical reasons)
From there, it's really based on what allows YOU to feel best. Here are a few things to consider...
Protein is important for weight loss SPECIFICALLY - probably due to it's high thermic effect of food (we burn calories to digest it) and satiety (not to mention its role in muscle/tissue growth/repair for those doing strength training workouts).
SUSTAINABLE healthy eating is a lot about practical choices, how YOU feel (energy, cravings, hunger, overall wellness), and what foods YOU want to eat/find tasty
Healthy eating is about having a positive relationship with food & listening to your body to discover which foods are most supportive for you (there are a LOT of mindset challenges and mental road blocks that may need to be addressed to develop a healthy relationship with food & your "diet")
Healthy eating (for most) will include lots of whole foods (limited ultra-processed foods). Focussing on more whole food consumption FIRST (before worrying about specific macros) is likely to leave you feeling better & increase the nutritional-density of your diet.
After increasing whole food consumption and learning how to listen to your body, we can then experiment with increasing protein & playing with fat/carb ratios to find where YOU feel your best (at this time, we may need to consider other factors such as medical conditions, food preferences, budget, etc.)
OR, maybe after increasing whole food consumption & variety of foods alone, you're already feeling great and health metrics are in check (we may not even have to experiment/touch on macros)
Always Remember: As you're making changes to your nutrition, it is important to chat with your primary care provider - they'll have more health-related information to guide you towards what may be optimal for you.
You can go online and find diet programs like Keto, Paleo, Carnivore, etc. etc... And, while it's totally okay to try these out to see how you FEEL (as a learning opportunity - under doctor/medical supervision), they are likely not going to be sustainable...
If you want LONG term nutrition results, you need something that is custom to YOU... You need something that feels positive & practical, and that features a wide variety of whole foods.
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DISCLAIMER: Kenzie Osborne, is not a licensed Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor or Medical Physician. Kenzie Osborne does not diagnose diseases, disorders or conditions. You should ALWAYS consult with a medical professional prior to making ANY changes to your dietary intake and eating patterns. Any changes you make to your diet as a result of nutrition consultations with Kenzie Osborne, emails from Kenzie Osborne and/or participation in the Always Nourished Community are taken at your own risk. Kenzie Osborne does NOT prescribe any diet program or provide advice/treatment for medical conditions. It is important that you stay in continuous contact with your doctor or your primary health care provider to ensure safety and effectiveness of ANY nutrition or lifestyle change(s) you are making.